When presented with the findings of psychological research, it is not uncommon for people to comment that the results are trivial and obvious. This tendency illustrates one of the limitations of
A)hypotheses
B)hindsight understanding
C)theories
D)independent variables

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This tendency is known as hindsight bias, which is the inclination, after an event has occurred, to see the event as having been predictable, despite there being no objective basis for predicting it beforehand. This can make research findings seem obvious or trivial once the outcomes are known.

When Presented with the Findings of Psychological Research, It Is